Do you want to stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina or do you want to register as a foreigner?
Whether you are planning to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina or you need to register the stay of a foreign national, here you can find all teh necessary and verified information. Clear guides to the applicable legal regulations are available, including explanations of the entry and residence requirements, a list of the required documentation, and electronic forms that simplify and speed up the entire process. The content is intended for both foreign nationals and natural and legal persons who are required to register a stay in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Law on Residence of Foreign Nationals in BiH
See the list of laws for the stay of foreigners in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Registration of Foreign Nationals entering BiH
Find out how and where it is possible to register the entry of a foreigner into BiH?
Registration of Residence of Foreign Nationals in BiH
Find out how to register for residence and what are the conditions for residence of foreigners in BiH?
Documents for Residence Registration
List of documents that must be submitted to register for residence in BiH.
E-documents
Available electronic forms that you can use to apply for entry or stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Fees
How to fill out and pay administrative fees for registering the entry and residence of foreigners in BiH?
FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions by users for registration of entry / stay.
Legal framework
Service for Foreigners' Affairs
Public procurements
Public Relations / Latest Releases
Opening statement of director
Dear Visitors,
Welcome to the official Internet presentation of the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs where you may find basic information on the institution, its competencies and organized structure thus the role that has in safety system of BiH through management legal and illegal migration, combating organized crime, smuggling and trafficking in human beings.
Through a responsible approach and in order to provide timely information and developing transparent relationship with public, there are available information in the presentation on our plans and realized activities, cooperation with national and international partners, conducted public procurement, statistics reports and indicators as well all other relevant information for foreign citizens and the BiH citizens as well, through replies on the most frequent queries, precise guidelines and publications, electronic forms and list of required documentation for smooth and legal stay in BiH.
Žarko Laketa, Director